Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," then the state's budget director, then lieutenant governor and candidate for the executive...
In this spinoff of "Soap," Benson DuBois is sent out West to serve as butler to widower state governor Gene Gatling, an honest but bumbling servant of the people. Although he has his rivals in Bavarian maid Kraus and persnickety aides Clayton and Taylor, Benson, armed with an acerbic wit and plenty of smarts, becomes the Governor's close friend and helper, and eventually is elected Lieutenant Governor.
Aired: Sep 21, 1984Benson learns that the lieutenant governor is accepting bribes.
Aired: Sep 28, 1984Benson inherits a men's magazine. Later he is sued by an associate of the own...
Aired: Oct 12, 1984Benson has his annual physical and has no worries about his health - until th...
Aired: Oct 19, 1984Benson throws his hat in the political ring for lieutenant governor. He finds...
Aired: Oct 26, 1984Benson's campaign is running out on money and he is facing a political debate...
Aired: Nov 2, 1984While visiting Hong Kong, Clayton is kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity...
Aired: Nov 9, 1984The rescue attempts for Clayton do not go so well when the governor and Kraus...
Aired: Nov 16, 1984Benson has plans to ask Kraus to be his assistant in the political office, bu...
Aired: Nov 23, 1984Benson and Linda go on a double date with Clayton and Jill. Jill finds she ca...
Aired: Nov 30, 1984Benson's sister who just went through a rough break up stays with him. Max, t...
Aired: Dec 7, 1984Benson goes home for a family reunion. And his brother wants his help to conv...
Aired: Dec 14, 1984Benson unknowingly has two countries ready to declare war.
Aired: Dec 21, 1984It's Christmas time, and everyone is busy. In his rush, Benson falls and hits...
Aired: Jan 11, 1985When their car breaks down on a country road, Benson and Kraus spend the nigh...
Aired: Jan 18, 1985Benson finds out a mayor wants to have break-dancing declared illegal. Benson...
Aired: Jan 25, 1985Told in back-flashes and scene sequences, Benson and the others recall the ma...
Aired: Feb 1, 1985There are plenty of guest stars in this episode about a trip to Las Vegas for...
Aired: Feb 8, 1985Benson and the Governor are in hot water with President Reagan after Benson c...
Aired: Feb 15, 1985The Governor decides to take a break and go to a Dude Ranch. He enjoys being ...
Aired: Feb 22, 1985The staff is conducting an exercise on what would happen if there's a nuclear...
21. Dubois: Portrait of a Politician
Aired: Mar 15, 1985While Gatling is away, Benson, as acting governor, vetoes a bill the governor...
Aired: Mar 22, 1985Missy Gold's real-life sister, Tracy Gold, plays a cousin who visits the mans...
Aired: Mar 29, 1985When the Governor chooses not to support a Senator's bid to have certain book...
Aired: Apr 5, 1985Passed over as Man of the Year in favor of Benson, Clayton, bested by Benson ...
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